ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: naturalization :)

New2grammar — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:09:05 GMT

Thanks for the correction. I don't follow politics but am trying to change that.

Re: naturalization :)

Grammar Geek — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:03:17 GMT

(He was the governor, not a senator.)

Re: naturalization :)

nona the brit — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:16:17 GMT

It sounds ok but this is more concise

be popular because of his crack-down on prostitution rings

naturalization :)

New2grammar — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Due to the sex scandal, the NewYork senator who used to be popular because of his efforts in cracking down on prostitution rings is now a fallen star.

Can someone please rephrase the italicized phrase? I feel it's unnatural but have no idea how to correct (naturalize?) it.

By the way, can I use naturalize ?

Thanks!